I bought my apartment on 1 March and my personal details is not yet registered. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Robertsbridge said it will be formalised in less than a month. Are transfers in Robertsbridge particularly slow to register?
As far as conveyancing in Robertsbridge is concerned, registration is no faster or slower than the rest of England and Wales. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can adjust depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry must send notices to any interested persons or bodies. At present in the region of three quarters of submission are fully dealt with within 12 days but some can be subject to protracted delays. Registration occurs after the buyer has moved in to the property thus 'speed' is not always top priority yet if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor must contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.
How does conveyancing in Robertsbridge differ for new build properties?
Most buyers of new build premises in Robertsbridge come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is completed. This is because new home sellers in Robertsbridge typically purchase the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Robertsbridge or who has acted in the same development.
I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Robertsbridge is where the house is located. Can you shed any light on this issue?
Flying freeholds in Robertsbridge are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Robertsbridge you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Robertsbridge may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold residence.